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Pancake Rocks

Punakaiki, Punakaiki, New Zealand
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Punakaiki
4.5 of 5 stars 124 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
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Port Motueka, Nelson, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Don't be put off if the weather is bad, as the blowholes can be at their best in stormy weather. You do need to time your visit for a high tide. Photographic opportunities are endless with the sea birds, blowholes and geology. More

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Auckland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Even in the rain we stayed for hours watching the blow holes perform! You need to get there around high tide though. More

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Canberra, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

A must see on your trip, truly beautiful but bring warm clothes on a day thats cloudy and windy. Don't miss out!!! More

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Reno
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Beautiful location, very interesting rocks and blowholes. You need to catch the blowholes at high tide, so call ahead and plan your arrival accordingly. Great viewpoints and easy paved walkways. More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

The walk path make it easy for everyone including small children and senior to reach the view point. More

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San Jose, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

If you are going along the west coast, it is definitely worth a visit. The rocks look incredible, and the crashing and splashing waves are spectacular! More

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UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

These were just up the road from our hotel, and so our tour bus stopped off for an hour there. The rocks are quite fascinating and we had a nice stroll round the coastline looking at the different formations. There is a small tourist shop/centre there and bathroom facilities/space for a picnic. More

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Denver, Colorado
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

If you catch the tide when it's at it's peak, the crashing and splashing waves are a booming symphony and a spectacular sight! More

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Albany, Western Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

Our first impressions where that of an overrated tourist attraction designed to make money however the more we looked the more amazing we found it. We fluked it and arrived at high tide (possibly why there were so many tourists around) and so got to watch the spectacular blowholes and waves. The rocks themselves are incredible, can definately see where... More

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Westport, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

The grounds are impeccably kept, it is a nice walk, and when you come at high tide, you will not be disappointed. More

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